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Saint John Hospital

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States, 66048

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Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Overview:

An ER RN provides urgent and essential medical care for patients experiencing acute illnesses or injuries in a high-paced hospital environment. ER RNs are critical frontline healthcare providers who perform rapid assessments, administer treatments, and coordinate care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. They have expertise in emergency care procedures, such as starting IVs, administering medications, wound care, and basic life support, and are capable of making quick decisions in high-pressure environments.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Nights (7pm to 7am)

Location:

Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, Kansas

Bonus Options:

up to $20,000 (Two year commitment, paid out every 90 days)

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality care to patients with varying levels of illness and injury.

Triage and quickly assess situations, make decisions, and solve problems efficiently in high-pressure environments.

Cooperate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Aid in resuscitative efforts, including CPR and the use of defibrillators.

Prepare and maintain equipment for emergency interventions (e.g., intubation, central line placement).

Assist in patient stabilization for conditions like trauma, cardiac arrest, and acute illnesses.

Prioritize patient care based on acuity level using triage protocols.

Qualifications

Current and valid state RN License.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNNC) within 6 months of hire required.

Minimum of one year experience as a staff nurse RN in an acute care hospital setting; ER setting preferred.

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements

In Paramedic Base Station ED: MICN within 12 months of hire and maintain current.

EDAP certified facilities: Completion of emergency pediatric course 1 and 2 within 6 months of hire.

Non OB facilities: NRP (AHA) certificate 90 days upon hire and maintain current.

Employment Status Full Time

Shift Nights

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